Frankenstein ('31)

Tampering with life and death, Henry Frankenstein pieces together salvaged body parts to bring a human monster to life; the mad scientist's dreams are shattered by his creation's violent rage as the monster awakens to a world in which he is unwelcome. NR / 70 min.

This is the first entry in our new on-going Queering Horror series, presented in partnership with Illinois State University's Department of Psychology, Department of Educational Administration and Foundations, and the ISU Queer Coalition.

Queerness and LGBTQ+ individuals have been represented in horror films since the early years of cinema. These representations were complicated, with queerness often associated with disparaging humor, monstrosity or victimhood. Further, many queer horror actors, directors, and writers have intentionally added coded content for queer horror fans to notice and feel represented in the genre. Over the past decade, there has a been a surge in queer creators and characters openly representing the LGBTQ+ community in ways that are centered on authentic and complete representation. This series will highlight films throughout horror history that have been discussed within the context of queer representation, both the positive and the negative, providing an opportunity for community discussion on the ways in which films can represent and shape our understanding of ourselves and each other.

You may also like the following events from Normal Theater:

• This Thursday, 16th October, 07:00 pm, All About Evil - A Queer for Fear Live! Screening in Normal
• This Friday, 17th October, 07:00 pm, Poltergeist ('82) in Normal
• This Friday, 17th October, 09:30 pm, Friday the 13th ('80) in Normal

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